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@jimalex
Hi Enabler.
Thanks for the questions. I'm a smidge under 6 foot so I think this would be fine. Your partner would of course be welcome to try the bike out before making any commitments. A replacement BB would be about £15 and the labour in a bike shop to have it fitted about the same. No other maintenance is needed and the bike runs nicely. If it's a first fixed bike then it's always sensible to get comfortable riding fixed out of the traffic before you start commuting on it. This is a great starter bike and for getting around London the gear ratio is good. I'll drop you a PM with my number so feel free to call with any other questions you might have.
Thanks,
James.